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Description

FRED is an all-encompassing software solution designed to model the behavior of light in optomechanical systems through ray tracing techniques. It accommodates both coherent and incoherent light paths and enables users to apply realistic surface characteristics to each system component. Among its notable features are the rapid and precise simulation of a variety of light sources, including lasers, arc lamps, LEDs, ideal emitters, bulbs, and custom ray sets defined by users. The software also includes sophisticated geometry handling, scattering capabilities, optimization tools, scripting options, and graphical utilities, allowing for meticulous control over ray tracing parameters during the simulations. Additionally, it offers extensive post-tracing analysis tools and reports, facilitates real-time visualization and modification of intricate optical and mechanical configurations, and boasts high extensibility through user-generated scripts. Ultimately, FRED serves as a fundamental resource for the effective propagation of light within optomechanical frameworks, making it invaluable for researchers and engineers in the field.

Description

Pixar Animation Studios has developed cutting-edge technology for rendering visual effects and animation. Their latest framework, designed specifically for physically-based rendering, offers unparalleled adaptability to fit any production pipeline. RenderMan is not only utilized for Pixar's own feature films but has also gained widespread adoption across the industry for its capabilities in rendering visual effects and animation, highlighting its inherent scalability and versatility. Users can now access ready-to-use production tools directly from Pixar, providing materials and light transport without the need for additional development. This physically based shading system enables RenderMan to create remarkably realistic lighting with minimal configuration, featuring comprehensive support for multi-bounce ray traced global illumination and ray traced subsurface scattering. A significant amount of research and innovation has been dedicated to transforming these typically costly effects into practical solutions for production environments. The materials offered come fully equipped with a plethora of creative options, empowering artists to bring their visions to life. This commitment to accessibility and quality positions RenderMan as a leader in the rendering technology landscape.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

AgentKey Yes 
Conductor No 
Dock No 
Finaxus Yes 
ForRender No 
Fox Renderfarm No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
GridMarkets No 
Houdini No 
Katana No 
Maya No 
Odella Yes 
PlantFactory No 
Spark Cloud Studio No 
Yellow Dog Inventory No 
iRender No 

Integrations

AgentKey No 
Conductor Yes 
Dock Yes 
Finaxus No 
ForRender Yes 
Fox Renderfarm Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
GridMarkets Yes 
Houdini Yes 
Katana Yes 
Maya Yes 
Odella No 
PlantFactory Yes 
Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
Yellow Dog Inventory Yes 
iRender Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$5 per lincense
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Photon Engineering

Founded

1998

Country

United States

Website

photonengr.com/fred

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pixar

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

renderman.pixar.com

Product Features

Product Features

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